New Fireflies squad getting set for Opening Day
With Opening Day on the way, the 2018 Columbia Fireflies took the field at Spirit Communications Park for their first team practice of the year.
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Fireflies set official 2018 roster
Former first round draft choice Anthony Kay headlines the Fireflies 2018 Opening Day roster, released by the New York Mets on Friday.
VIDEO: Tim Tebow previews spring training
Tim Tebow arrived at the New York Mets spring training camp on Sunday, and the attention immediately turned to whether the quarterback who became an outfielder could make it all the way to Citi Field in the future.
Fireflies now scheduling National Anthem auditions
With Opening Day at Spirit Communications Park on Thursday, April 5 quickly approaching, the Fireflies are searching for musical talent (soloists and / or groups) to perform the National Anthem before home games for the 2018 season.
New York Mets extend contract with Columbia Fireflies
The Columbia Fireflies and New York Mets today announced that they are extending their Player Development Contract (PDC) through the 2020 season.
Former Firefly Tim Tebow invited to Mets spring training
The New York Mets again have formally invited Tim Tebow to join the team for spring training in St. Lucie, Florida, it was announced Friday.
Jose Leger out as manager of Fireflies
The Columbia Fireflies will have a new manager for 2018, as Pedro Lopez takes the reins from former manager Jose Leger (2016-2017). Lopez is making a return to the South Atlantic League after managing the Las Vegas 51s (Mets AAA Affiliate) in 2017.
Fireflies release 2018 game times
The Columbia Fireflies today released game times, daily promotions and fireworks show dates for the 2018 season. Opening Night will be on Thursday, April 5th at 7:05 p.m. featuring a matchup against the newly relocated Augusta GreenJackets (San Francisco Giants) with postgame fireworks.
Fireflies take game one against Rome, 4-2
In the first game of the final series of the 2017 season, the Fireflies beat Rome, 4-2 at State Mutual Stadium.
Fireflies beat Hickory Friday night
HICKORY, NC (WOLO) – Darwin Ramos found his form in Hickory on Friday night. The right-hander allowed just two hits and one run over 5.2 innings at L.P. Frans Stadium and led the Fireflies to a 3-1 victory over Hickory. Ramos (W, 2-2) won his second game in three starts. On August 15th, the 21-year-old defeated the Augusta GreenJackets at…
